Best 20 Beet And Goat Cheese Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Beet and goat cheese salad is a classic combination that is both delicious and visually appealing. The earthy sweetness of the beets pairs perfectly with the tangy creaminess of the goat cheese, while the addition of crisp greens and a flavorful vinaigrette dressing brings the dish together. This salad is a great option for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful and nutritious salad that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

BEET AND GOAT CHEESE ARUGULA SALAD



Beet and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 42m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 medium beets, cooked and quartered
6 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Whisk the vinegar, shallots, and honey in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss the beets in a small bowl with enough dressing to coat. Place the beets on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the beets are slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Set aside and cool.
  • Toss the arugula, walnuts, and cranberries in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the salad atop 4 plates. Arrange the beets around the salad. Sprinkle with the avocado and goat cheese, and serve.

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GOAT CHEESE



Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium beets, washed and trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced red onions
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wrap the beets in foil packets and roast in the oven until tender, about 1 hour. Open the foil packets and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel using a paper towel, then dice.
  • In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, red onions and Dijon and whisk together. Add the beets and spinach to the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the goat cheese and walnuts.

ROASTED BEET, PEACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Roasted Beet, Peach and Goat Cheese Salad image

This salad is a bit of work, but it's so delicious and always impresses guests. Mache can be hard to find, so you may omit it and just use arugula, but it adds a great nutty flavor if you can find it.

Provided by Megancake

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 beets, scrubbed
1 bunch mache (lamb's lettuce), rinsed and dried
1 bunch arugula, rinsed and dried
2 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 shallots, chopped
¼ cup pistachio nuts, chopped
1 (4 ounce) package goat cheese, crumbled
¼ cup walnut oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Wrap each beet in two layers of aluminum foil, and place onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the beets are tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Allow the beets to cool slightly, then remove the skins. Let the beets cool to room temperature, or refrigerate until cold. Once cooled, thinly slice the beets.
  • Place the mache and arugula into a large mixing bowl. Add the sliced beets and peaches; sprinkle with the shallots, pistachios, and goat cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified, and pour over the salad mixture. Toss well, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 52.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 555.4 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beets, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Three 4-ounce goat cheese logs, cut into 12 slices
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Pinch sugar
12 cups mixed greens

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread the beets on a baking sheet. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, rosemary and some salt and pepper. Reserve one-quarter of the dressing for the salad and pour the rest over the beets. Roast until the beets are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • While the beets are cooking, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Put the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat the goat cheese slices first in the flour, then in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs. Fry the slices until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Whisk the mustard and sugar into the reserved dressing, then pour over the greens in a large bowl and toss to coat. Divide the greens among 6 plates, add the beets on top and place 2 fried goat cheese slices on top.

ROASTED BEET, GOAT CHEESE AND FENNEL SALAD



Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese and Fennel Salad image

Serve this lemony goat cheese salad as a side dish or as a meal with crunchy walnuts and tender butterhead lettuce. Each tangy-fresh salad offers fewer than 200 calories. Wrapping aluminum foil around each beet for roasting creates a small steam chamber to cook each vegetable. In addition to locking in nutrients and flavor, the aluminum foil-wrapped beets cook without getting dry.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon honey
⅓ cup olive oil
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
2 large (8 ounce) beets
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 medium fennel bulbs, cored and very thinly sliced
8 cups torn butterhead (Boston or bibb) lettuce
¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (chevre)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
Aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare Lemon Vinaigrette; cover and set aside.
  • Lemon Vinaigrette: In a medium bowl whisk together lemon juice, shallot, mustard, lemon zest, and honey. In a steady stream, slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil. Makes 2/3 cup.
  • Scrub beets. Wrap each beet in Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake 1-1/2 hours or until a knife can be easily inserted into beets. Cool 20 minutes or until able to handle. Remove and discard foil. Trim off stem and root ends of roasted beets. Peel and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a medium bowl combine beets, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette.
  • In another medium bowl combine fennel, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette.
  • Line 8 salad plates with lettuce. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Layer with beets, walnuts, fennel, goat cheese, and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 323.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BEET AND FENNEL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



Beet and Fennel Salad with Goat Cheese image

Delicious doesn't have to be hard with this simple salad from Gaby Dalkin of What's Gaby Cooking.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 red beets
2 golden beets
2 cups mache (lamb's lettuce)
½ cup crumbled goat cheese
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into thin strips or wedges
½ fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly shaved
2 tablespoons basil vinaigrette
Pepitas for garnish
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice off the beet leaves close to the tip of the beet. Discard the beet greens. Scrub the beets thoroughly, and then loosely wrap each one in foil.
  • Transfer the wrapped beets to baking sheet lined with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Roast for 50-60 minutes. Check the beets every 20 minutes or so. If they are starting to look dry or are scorching on the bottoms, dribble a tablespoon of water over the beets before rewrapping. Beets are done when a fork or skewer slides easily to the middle of the beet.
  • Cool the beets until they can comfortably be handled. Hold one of the beets in a paper towel and use the edges to rub the skin away. The skin should peel away easily; if it doesn't, the beets likely need to cook for a little longer. Slice the peeled beets into wedges.
  • Combine the beet wedges, mache, goat cheese, avocado, and shaved fennel on a large serving platter and drizzle with basil vinaigrette. Sprinkle the pepitas on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 6.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 144.8 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Beet and Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Christine Muhlke

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds (3 medium) red beets
1 1/2 pounds (3 medium) yellow beets (red beets may be substituted)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar
4 ounces fresh soft goat cheese
Fleur de sel
Four-Pepper Mix or freshly ground black pepper
12 nasturtium leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rinse the beets and pat dry. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and wrap individually in aluminum foil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cook until fork-tender, 75 to 90 minutes. While still warm, cool, peel the beets and cut into wedges. In a large bowl, toss them with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar.
  • Scoop the goat cheese into the middle of a large serving platter. Arrange the beets and their dressing on top and around the cheese. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and four-pepper mix to taste. If you choose, garnish with nasturtium leaves.

BEET AND KALE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



Beet and Kale Salad with Goat Cheese image

Do as chef Chris Fischer does and cook an extra batch of the baby red beets. Toss them whole with salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of red-wine vinegar, and then serve them as an hors d'oeuvre.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches baby red beets, scrubbed (8 total; greens reserved for another use)
2 bunches baby Chioggia beets, scrubbed (8 total; greens reserved for another use)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 bunch Red Russian kale, trimmed and torn into pieces (7 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 ounces mild goat cheese

Steps:

  • Place beets in a large pot, and cover with water. Add enough salt so that the water tastes like the ocean, about 2 tablespoons. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until skins slip easily off beets, about 15 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel beets. Cut red beets into quarters lengthwise and Chioggias into 1/2-inch rounds. Combine beets, 2 tablespoons oil, and the vinegar, and gently toss.
  • Place kale in a large bowl, and bruise very roughly with hands. Add 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and massage into leaves 1 minute. Add lemon juice, and toss.
  • To serve, make a bed of kale on a platter, and scatter beets on top. Crumble goat cheese into chunks, and scatter over salad. Season with pepper.

ARUGULA, BEET, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Arugula, Beet, and Goat Cheese Salad image

The classic combination of beets and goat cheese gets tossed with peppery arugula and bitter frisee for a light meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 can (15 ounces) whole beets, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges or 3 medium roasted beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped
6 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature
8 ounces (1 bunch) arugula, stemmed and washed well
2 ounces (4 cups) frisee

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together shallot, vinegar, orange juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Place beets in a small bowl. Pour 1/3 of the dressing over beets; toss to coat.
  • Place walnuts in a shallow dish. With your hands, form goat cheese into 12 equal balls. Roll balls in walnuts, turning to coat completely, then flatten into discs.
  • Place arugula in a large bowl. Tear frisee into large pieces, and add to bowl. Drizzle greens with remaining dressing, and toss to combine. Divide among plates, and top each serving with some of the sliced beets and 3 goat-cheese discs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 g, Fat 32 g, Protein 13 g

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, WATERCRESS AND SHALLOT THYME DRESSING



Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Watercress and Shallot Thyme Dressing image

Beets are so humble. They may look funny raw but they're really diamonds in the rough. Their incredible color and flavor never cease to astound me. I dress the beets up with complementary ingredients that serve to make their flavor shine without overpowering. Beets are special and should be the only star on the stage.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium or 12 small beets
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Leaves from about 10 sprigs thyme
3 good pinches salt
10 grinds fresh black pepper
1 large bunch watercress
4 tablespoons cold goat cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beets in water to cover until tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. Drain the beets and set aside to cool.
  • For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, shallot, half the lemon juice, the thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • While the beets are cooling, wash the watercress and trim the thicker stems from the leaves. Spread the trimmed watercress out over some paper towels to dry.
  • When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to peel off the beets skins, they should come off very easily.
  • Cut the beets into quarters lengthwise and then those pieces in half crosswise.
  • Place the beets and watercress in separate bowls. Divide the dressing between the 2 bowls. Toss the watercress and beets until evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Spread the watercress out on a serving platter to make a bed for the beets. Crumble the cold cheese into the beets and toss gently. Spread the beets over the bed of watercress and sprinkle with remaining lemon juice. Serve immediately.

ROASTED-BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



Roasted-Beet Salad With Goat Cheese and Walnuts image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large or 6 medium beets
3/4 cup walnuts
6 cups torn greens, one type or an assortment
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400. Wash the beets, and while they are still wet, wrap them individually in foil. Put them on a rimmed baking sheet and cook, undisturbed, until you can pierce them easily with a thin-bladed knife, 60 to 90 minutes. Once the beets have cooled, peel them (I like to rub the skin off under running water), and cut them into chunks.
  • Put the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until fragrant and beginning to darken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Rinse and dry the greens and put them in a large bowl; add the walnuts. Combine the oil, vinegar, shallot and Dijon in a jar with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Screw the lid on tightly and shake vigorously until the dressing becomes thick and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Pour some of the dressing onto the greens and toss to coat; pile the greens on 4 plates. Put the beets in the bowl, toss with some of the dressing and arrange them on top of or around the greens. Crumble the goat cheese on top, and serve.

ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BALSALMIC VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Balsalmic Vinaigrette image

The flavors of tender roasted beets are enhanced thanks to the subtle bite of goat cheese and a drizzling of balsamic dressing.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 to 3 medium red or golden beets
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups mesclun salad mix, spinach leaves, or herbed salad mix
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Clean beets thoroughly. Slice in half with a sharp knife, then place in a small baking dish lined with parchment. Drizzle half of the olive oil over the beets; bake 40-45 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Remove beets from oven; allow to cool slightly. In small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Remove the skin of the beets and discard. Dice beets into bite-sized pieces.
  • Arrange salad mix on plate, sprinkle with beets and goat cheese crumbles. Drizzle with balsamic dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 9 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g

HERBED GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED BEET, AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Herbed Goat Cheese, Roasted Beet, and Watercress Salad image

Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Broil     Roast     Thanksgiving     Goat Cheese     Beet     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium beets, scrubbed and trimmed, leaving about 1 inch of stems attached
For vinaigrette
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For herbed goat cheese
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces Montrachet or other soft goat cheese, cut into eight 1/2-inch rounds and chilled, covered
2 bunches watercress, coarse stems discarded, rinsed and spun dry (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Wrap beets tightly in foil and roast in middle of oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Unwrap beets carefully and cool until they can be handled. Discard stems and peel beets. Beets may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Cut each beet into 8 wedges and cover.
  • Make vinaigrette:
  • In a blender blend together mustard, vinegar, tarragon, salt, and pepper. With motor running add oil in a stream and blend until emulsified. Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Make herbed goat cheese:
  • In a bowl stir together bread crumbs, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Cut each cheese round in half crosswise. Coat each piece of cheese evenly with crumb mixture, pressing gently, and transfer to a baking sheet. Goat cheese may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered loosely. Let cheese come to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil goat cheese about 2 inches from heat until crumbs are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • In a bowl toss watercress and onion with half of vinaigrette. Arrange watercress mixture, beets, and goat cheese on 8 salad plates and drizzle remaining vinaigrette over beets.

BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PISTACHIOS



Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Pistachios image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Nut     Vegetable     Roast     Christmas     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Pistachio     Beet     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large red beets (1 2/3 lb without greens)
2 large golden beets (1 lb without greens)
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup pistachio oil
4 oz soft mild goat cheese
3 tablespoons salted shelled pistachios (not dyed red), coarsely chopped
1 oz mâche (also called lamb's lettuce), trimmed (4 cups)
Special Equipment
a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter (without handle; at least 2 inches high)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Separately wrap red and golden beets tightly in double layers of foil and roast in middle of oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap beets.
  • While beets are cooling slightly, whisk together shallot, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a stream, whisking.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, slip off and discard skins. Separately cut red and golden beets into 1/4-inch dice and put in separate bowls. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons dressing to each bowl and toss to coat.
  • Place cookie cutter in center of 1 of 8 salad plates. Put one eighth of red beets in cutter and pack down with your fingertips. Crumble 2 teaspoons goat cheese on top, then one eighth of golden beets, packing them down. Gently lift cutter up and away from stack. Make 7 more servings in same manner. Drizzle each plate with 1 teaspoon dressing and scatter with some pistachios.
  • Toss mâche with just enough remaining dressing to coat and gently mound on top of beets. Serve immediately.

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, GREEN APPLE, AND HONEY



Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Green Apple, and Honey image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds red beets, tops removed and scrubbed
8 ounces baby Chioggia beets, tops removed and scrubbed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed or safflower oil
3 tablespoons pure honey
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 green apple
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
2 cups sprouts or microgreens, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place red beets in a baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer and add enough water to come three quarters of the way up sides of beets. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and drizzle with grapeseed oil. Cover with foil and bake until tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Transfer beets to a cutting board. When just cool enough to handle, remove skins, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, place baby beets in small saucepan and cover with 2 inches cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain beets; when just cool enough to handle, remove skins; cut into halves or wedges, depending on size; and transfer to another bowl.
  • Whisk together honey, olive oil, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; add 1 teaspoon salt and season with pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing; divide remaining dressing between bowls of warm beets; toss beets to coat.
  • Halve lemon and squeeze juice into a bowl of cold water; drop lemon halves in it. Peel apple, cut into small pieces (you should have about 1 cup), and submerge in lemon water. When ready to serve, drain apple and blot dry. Arrange beets on a serving platter and drizzle with reserved dressing. Top with apple, goat cheese, and sprouts and serve immediately.

BEET, MINT, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Beet, Mint, and Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Michael Lomonaco

Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Mint     Beet     Spring     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds red and yellow beets (miniature preferred), trimmed
1 log (10 oz) fresh goat cheese, cold (must be cold or cheese won't slice well)
1/2 cup flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 heaping cups mesclun salad, washed and dried
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add beets; return to a boil then reduce heat and cook gently until tender, approximately 15 to 25 minutes. (Miniature beets will take as little as 10 minutes; large beets could take 30 minutes.) Remove pan from heat and allow beets to cool completely in the cooking liquid before draining. (This can take up to one hour, and can also be done up to 1 day in advance - just refrigerate.) Discard the water and slip the beets out of their skins using paper towels to grasp the beets. Trim curly ends, cut beets into wedges; set aside. (Some beets peel more easily than others. Do the peeling over the sink, as it's a messy job. Always slice on a cutting board so as not to stain the countertop.)
  • 2. Cut the goat cheese log into disks, about 1/2-inch thick, yielding 8 to 10 rounds. Place the flour on a small plate. Lightly beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the chopped parsley and breadcrumbs. Line up the three plates next to each other. Dip each goat cheese round first in the flour, turning to coat, then in the egg, then in the bread crumbs.
  • 3. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. (a nonstick skillet is best for ease in clean-up.) Add the breaded goat cheese rounds and lightly brown both sides. Use tongs to carefully flip rounds. Drain on paper towels.
  • 4. Warm the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the beets and cook 3 minutes, stirring to coat. Stir in mint, then lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • 5. To serve: Place salad greens on plates, top with several wedges of beets and 1 or 2 rounds of warm goat cheese. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH SUMMER GREENS



Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Summer Greens image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large golden beets
2 large red beets
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 shallots, finely diced
4 cups arugula
4 ounces soft mild goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Separately wrap the beets tightly in double layers of foil with the vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and thyme leaves, and season well with salt and pepper. Roast in the middle of the oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap the beets and allow to cool.
  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk the lemon juice and shallots in a small bowl. Add the remaining olive oil in a steady stream. Season with salt and pepper.
  • When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off the skins and discard. Separately cut the golden and red beets into 1/2-inch dice and put in separate bowls. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the beets onto 6 salad plates. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette to coat and gently mound on top of the beets. Crumble the goat cheese on top. Serve immediately.

BEET AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PISTACHIOS



Beet and Radicchio Salad With Goat Cheese and Pistachios image

Here's a hearty roasted beet salad that doesn't take hours to make. Cutting the beets up into small cubes shortens the cooking time and results in all over caramelization that you don't get with roasted whole beets. By the time you're finished prepping the rest of the salad, the beets will be done.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 appetizer-size servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds red beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
1 large head endive, cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces bucheron or other goat cheese, cut into cubes
2/3 cup shelled, toasted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the beets, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, and some salt and pepper. Arrange beets in a single layer on baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until tender and golden around edges, about 30 minutes more. Cool; transfer to a small bowl.
  • With mortar and pestle, or the back of a knife, mash garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt to form a paste. In a small bowl, whisk together with remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, then remaining 6 tablespoons oil and the tarragon. Season with pepper and additional salt, if necessary.
  • Toss beets with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. In a large bowl, combine radicchio, endive and parsley. Toss with remaining vinaigrette. Add beets and goat cheese, and toss gently. Serve garnished with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 364, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 370 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

BEET, APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Beet, Apple and Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/2 minced shallot, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard and 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar in a bowl. Slowly whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified; season with salt and pepper. Toss half of the dressing with 4 cups mesclun greens; divide between 2 plates. Top with sliced roasted beets, sliced Granny Smith apple, crumbled goat cheese and chopped toasted pecans. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.

WARM BEET AND LENTIL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



Warm Beet and Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 medium beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup hazelnuts, walnuts or pecans, finely chopped
One 4-ounce log goat cheese
1 cup leftover lentils from Salmon with Lentils, recipe follows
1/4 pound slab or thick-cut bacon, sliced
1 medium shallot, minced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Pinch of sugar
1 large bunch frisee, torn, or 6 cups baby greens
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise and chopped
2 carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 pound (1 1/4 cups) French brown or green lentils
1 bunch Swiss chard
3 6 -ounce center-cut skinless salmon fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon honey
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400. Toss the beets with 3 tablespoons olive oil in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season the nuts with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Cut the goat cheese into 4 even rounds. Press the cut sides in the nuts and set aside. Warm the lentils in the microwave or in a saucepan and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 10 minutes, and transfer to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Add the shallot to the pan drippings and cook for 20 seconds. Remove from the heat; whisk in the vinegar and sugar.
  • Remove the beets from the oven and warm the nut-crusted goat cheese on the hot roasting pan. Toss the frisee with the bacon and dressing and divide among bowls. Top the salads with beets, lentils and a round of goat cheese. Drizzle with more olive oil.
  • Per serving: Calories 482; Fat 39 g (Saturated 12 g); Cholesterol 42 mg; Sodium 571 mg; Carbohydrate 19 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 15 g
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and carrots and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Increase the heat to high; add 4 cups water, the cinnamon stick and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high, cover and simmer until tender, 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, remove the Swiss chard stems; reserve 3 leaves and chop the rest. Place the whole leaves over the lentils, cover and wilt, 1 minute. Remove the chard and cover the lentils. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and wrap a wilted chard leaf around each fillet.
  • Reserve about 1 cup lentils for another use. Stir the honey and lemon juice into the remaining lentils and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped chard. Place the wrapped salmon on top of the lentils, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the fish is just cooked through, 6 minutes.
  • Remove the salmon and cut into pieces. (If the lentils are dry, add a splash of water.) Divide lentils among bowls and top with salmon.
  • Per serving: Calories 510; Fat 20 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 70 mg; Sodium 357 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 40 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked beets. You can find them in the canned food section of your grocery store.
  • If you're using fresh beets, be sure to scrub them well before cooking. You can boil, roast, or steam beets until they are tender.
  • Goat cheese can be crumbled or sliced for this salad. If you're using a soft goat cheese, you can spread it on the baguette slices.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or balsamic vinegar.
  • For a more savory salad, add a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • This salad is best served immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Beet and goat cheese salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for summer. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try.

Related Topics